Chemist (f/m/d)

Chem-Trend, a company of the Freudenberg Group, is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and marketing of specialized release agents, purging compounds, paper impregnation chemicals, and other process chemical specialties and additives, with manufacturing and R & D operations in North and South America, Europe, India, and Asia that are supported by its headquarters in Michigan, USA. Chem-Trend has a singular focus of providing innovative solutions for the die casting, polyurethane, rubber, composites, tire, thermoplastic, wood composite, and paper impregnation industries.Some of your Benefits Cafeteria/ Canteen: We offer fresh food on-site, both hot and cold.Public Transportation Allowance: Commute more affordable thanks to public transport allowance.Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.International Opportunities: Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.Sustainability & Social Commitment: We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement. MaisachOn-Site Chem-Trend (Deutschland) GmbHYou support our team as Chemist (f/m/d) Responsibilities Collaboration in our modern, globally connected development center for thermoplastics in Maisach near MunichDevelopment of innovative specialty products and technical customer support in an international environmentApplication of your solid knowledge in plastics processing and chemistry to optimize our product portfolioTransfer of laboratory developments into practical technical applicationsCreative contribution to next-generation products and active participation in shaping the global development strategyConducting laboratory and pilot plant trials as well as joint customer tests together with the sales teamDiverse tasks ranging from development and patent research to formulation management in SAPClose cooperation with internal departments and selected customers to successfully implement projectsQualifications You have a completed degree in Chemistry or a related field, ideally combined with relevant professional experience in a similar roleYou have experience in polymer-related chemistry and/or in the processing of thermoplastic plasticsYou have experience in formulating specialty chemicals under laboratory conditions, ideally combined with practical knowledge of transferring laboratory developments to an industrial scaleThrough originality and creativity, you are able to contribute to sustainable development and are willing and open to supporting production when neededYou enjoy working in a global, multicultural R&D teamYou have very good written and spoken German and English skills to communicate with our multinational sales teamYou are well organized and able to structure and prioritize activities transparently with regard to target deadlines in order to deliver the required results on timeYou have good IT skills, preferably including basic knowledge of SAPThe Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.